Hi Lee. Am I correct in assuming that if you start on 5th string, 3rd fret (c, thus the root) and go to 6th string, 3rd fret (g) that is the perfect 5th; and 4th string, 3rd fret (f) is perfect 5th? {or did I swap 4th and 5th? – do I have it backwards?)
in any event, if what I am suggesting is right, then that formula show work up and down the neck as well as vertically, correct? Expect at the b string. Still trying to see how that works.
Do you have a set of charts showing how 4ths and 5ths stack for all 12 keys (or even one key? – as long as this is a movable type “shape” for lack of a better word.
i get great info from your site and I do appreciate it.
jeff baily
blanca, colorado
Just went and saw the scale charts – exactly what I was after. The 5 does stack directly above the root and the 4 stacks directly below, except on b string. I was wanting to use this as a reference point – if I know the root, I can always count on knowing where the 4 & 5 fall either vertically or horizontally – makes it easier for me to navigate – just the way my brain works…very helpful…especially since now I am starting to understand intervals. Thanks! Made my Saturday!! Jeff😎👍🖖
Brilliant. Glad to hear it 🙂